Add 6/4 and 42/50
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 42/50
6/4 + 42/50 is 117/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
6/4 = 6 × 25/4 × 25 = 150/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
42/50 = 42 × 2/50 × 2 = 84/100 - Add the two like fractions:
150/100 + 84/100 = 150 + 84/100 = 234/100 - 234/100 simplified gives 117/50
- So, 6/4 + 42/50 = 117/50
In mixed form: 217/50
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